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Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
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B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
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Cost of carbon would make one in four companies unprofitable, says database

Cost of carbon would make one in four companies unprofitable, says database

New global database shows hidden environmental costs of carbon emissions for 20,000 public companies, including 363 in Canada
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Half of Canada’s tree seedlings grown in B.C., finds report

Half of Canada’s tree seedlings grown in B.C., finds report

The industry report found B.C. tree nurseries are poised for growth amid a surge in wildfire activity.
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Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

Big trees crucial to migrate B.C. forests under climate change, finds study

The B.C. study could help planners ramp up 'assisted migration' of forests under stress from climate change.
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Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

An 'imminent threat' assessment in November 2024 set a ticking legal clock that requires two ministers to recommend an emergency order to Cabinet — but they have yet to do so.
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B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastructure, tight budgets and an increase in rainfall.
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B.C. penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

B.C. penalizes recycling company over environmental violations at Squamish facility

The facility run by GFL Environmental Inc. takes in organic waste from Whistler.
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Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
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Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Deterioration of trees in Stanley Park ‘progressing much faster than anticipated’

Staff report cites urgency to continue tree removal, with additional cost of $3M
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